The HARP team works with people with complex health needs. We aim to help reduce the risk of being admitted to hospital.
People can be referred to HARP if they have:
- presented to the emergency department
- been admitted to hospital
- a high risk of going to hospital AND
- require linking to support services
People with complex health needs may have:
- Chronic medical conditions for example, chronic heart or lung disease, or difficulties with diabetes
- Self-management issues
- Lives alone and not coping
- Fragile supports and carer stress
- Geographically isolated
- Depression and/or anxiety
- Difficulty with medications
- Complex psychosocial needs
To stay out of hospital we will help you:
- Manage better at home
- Stay as healthy as possible
- Recognise and manage changes in your health
- Get the most out of your medical appointments
- Understand your medications
- Understand your health conditions
- Make healthy lifestyle changes such as improving diet and exercise
- Access community supports
- Link with other services
HARP staff:
- Motivate
- Educate
- Co-ordinate services
- Liaise with doctors and health professionals
- Support changes to improve health
Where is HARP available? Our team can work with people either in their home or in the clinic. We see people in:
- Wodonga and Upper Hume Region
- Albury area
Costs: Our services are free.